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Taft High School

3780 Spyglass Ridge SE, Lincoln City, OR 97367Lincoln County SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
464
Students
Total enrolled
77%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 11% vs nat'l
$17,451
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
21.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 36% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 464 students in grades 09–12 in Lincoln City, Oregon.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,451 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Taft High School is a mid-sized high in Lincoln City, Oregon, serving grades 09–12 with 464 students. The district invests $17,451 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 108% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Taft High School

464
Total Students
21.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
108%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution242 male · 221 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility108%
National avg 52% · 502 students
Student Composition
62%
27%
Asian2%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino27%
Multiracial7%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410750000665

Academic Outcomes at Taft High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
75-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
77%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 23th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97367

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,451Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,451
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,679
Student Support$3,316
Administration$2,094
Operations$2,618
Other$1,745
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,451 spent per student, an estimated $7,731 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
54%
State government
31.1%
Local (property tax)
53.7%
Federal programs
15.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,451/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 108% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Taft Elementary SchoolToledo Elementary SchoolSam Case ElementaryYaquina View Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
Newport Middle SchoolTaft Middle SchoolToledo Jr. HighWaldport Middle School
↓
High School
Newport High SchoolWaldport High SchoolToledo Senior High SchoolLincoln City Career Technical High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLincoln County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLincoln County SD →
Phone: (541)996-2115
NCES ID: 410750000665
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lincoln City seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lincoln County SD
High
Newport High School
624 students · 09–12
● 42 opp70% FRL
Mid
Newport Middle School
475 students · 06–08
● 42 opp72% FRL
Elem
Taft Elementary School
453 students · 03–06
● 39 opp71% FRL
Elem
Toledo Elementary School
386 students · KG–06
● 38 opp70% FRL
Elem
Sam Case Elementary
386 students · 03–05
● 42 opp70% FRL
Elem
Yaquina View Elementary
337 students · KG–02
● 42 opp70% FRL
Elem
Oceanlake Elementary School
290 students · KG–02
● 39 opp70% FRL
Elem
Crestview Heights School
279 students · KG–06
● 41 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3780 Spyglass Ridge SE, Lincoln City, OR 97367
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.